Servings: 4 to 6

200g red lentils 200g red lentils
1 chopped onions 1 chopped onions
2-3 chopped carrots 2 to 3 chopped carrots
2-3 sticks chopped celery 2 to 3 sticks chopped celery
400g tin chopped tomatoes 400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 x chicken oxo cubes 2 x chicken oxo cubes
1 pack lardons or pancetta 1 pack lardons or pancetta
1.5 pints water 1.5 pints water

Basically through it all in the pan, bring to boil and simmer for an hour. Liquidise if you want it smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add more water if you don’t like it thick